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The Golden Road

Chapter XI · Chapter 11

Chapter 11 of The Golden Road is here in full — 86 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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When a fortnight had elapsed we gave up all hope.
Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.
I’m afraid so,” I acknowledged at last.
If only Peg Bowen had been at home she could have found him for us,” asserted Peter.
Her skull would have told her where he was.”
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The Golden Road

Chapter XI · Chapter 11

Chapter 11 of The Golden Road is here in full — 86 sentences across 18 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/17 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

Line 1
When a fortnight had elapsed we gave up all hope.
Line 2
Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.
Line 3
I’m afraid so,” I acknowledged at last.
Line 4
If only Peg Bowen had been at home she could have found him for us,” asserted Peter.
Line 5
Her skull would have told her where he was.”

All words in this reading · 73

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

a

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From this reading When a fortnight had elapsed we gave up all hope.

acknowledged

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From this reading “I’m afraid so,” I acknowledged at last.

afraid

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From this reading “I’m afraid so,” I acknowledged at last.

all

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From this reading When a fortnight had elapsed we gave up all hope.

Andrew

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From this reading “Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.

as

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.

asserted

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From this reading “If only Peg Bowen had been at home she could have found him for us,” asserted Peter.

at

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From this reading “I’m afraid so,” I acknowledged at last.

be

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From this reading “Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.

been

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.

bootless

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From this reading “Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.

Bowen

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From this reading “If only Peg Bowen had been at home she could have found him for us,” asserted Peter.

brown

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From this reading “Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.

cat

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From this reading “Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.

could

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From this reading “If only Peg Bowen had been at home she could have found him for us,” asserted Peter.

Cowan's

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From this reading “Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.

dead

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From this reading “Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.

elapsed

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From this reading When a fortnight had elapsed we gave up all hope.

evening

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From this reading “Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.

for

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From this reading “If only Peg Bowen had been at home she could have found him for us,” asserted Peter.

fortnight

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From this reading When a fortnight had elapsed we gave up all hope.

found

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From this reading “If only Peg Bowen had been at home she could have found him for us,” asserted Peter.

from

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From this reading “Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.

gave

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From this reading When a fortnight had elapsed we gave up all hope.

Girl

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From this reading “Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.

gray

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.

had

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When a fortnight had elapsed we gave up all hope.

have

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From this reading “If only Peg Bowen had been at home she could have found him for us,” asserted Peter.

he

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From this reading “Her skull would have told her where he was.”

Her

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From this reading “Her skull would have told her where he was.”

him

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From this reading “If only Peg Bowen had been at home she could have found him for us,” asserted Peter.

home

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From this reading “If only Peg Bowen had been at home she could have found him for us,” asserted Peter.

hope

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When a fortnight had elapsed we gave up all hope.

hopelessly

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.

I

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From this reading “I’m afraid so,” I acknowledged at last.

I'm

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From this reading “I’m afraid so,” I acknowledged at last.

If

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “If only Peg Bowen had been at home she could have found him for us,” asserted Peter.

is

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.

last

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “I’m afraid so,” I acknowledged at last.

no

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.

nondescript

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.

of

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.

one

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.

only

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “If only Peg Bowen had been at home she could have found him for us,” asserted Peter.

out

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.

Pat

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.

Peg

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “If only Peg Bowen had been at home she could have found him for us,” asserted Peter.

Peter

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “If only Peg Bowen had been at home she could have found him for us,” asserted Peter.

quest

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.

reported

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.

returned

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.

said

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.

she

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “If only Peg Bowen had been at home she could have found him for us,” asserted Peter.

skull

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Her skull would have told her where he was.”

so

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From this reading “I’m afraid so,” I acknowledged at last.

speak

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From this reading “Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.

Story

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From this reading “Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.

strange

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.

tail

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.

the

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.

to

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.

told

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Her skull would have told her where he was.”

turned

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.

up

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When a fortnight had elapsed we gave up all hope.

us

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “If only Peg Bowen had been at home she could have found him for us,” asserted Peter.

was

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Her skull would have told her where he was.”

we

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When a fortnight had elapsed we gave up all hope.

When

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When a fortnight had elapsed we gave up all hope.

where

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.

which

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.

with

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.

would

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Her skull would have told her where he was.”

yellowish

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Pat is dead,” said the Story Girl hopelessly, as we returned one evening from a bootless quest to Andrew Cowan’s where a strange gray cat had been reported--a cat which turned out to be a yellowish brown nondescript, with no tail to speak of.

Chapter 11 of The Golden Road by L. M. (Lucy Maud) Montgomery holds 86 sentences, grouped into 18 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

What does chapter 11 of The Golden Road contain?

Chapter 11 holds 86 sentences of The Golden Road, unabridged, divided into 18 reading sections.

This page carries chapter 11 of The Golden Road by L. M. (Lucy Maud) Montgomery exactly as it stands in the public-domain source edition, without abridgement. It runs to 86 sentences, grouped into 18 sections of at most 5 sentences so that a reader can take the chapter in steady, finishable pieces. The chapter also stores a coverage record mapping every one of its sentences to a part of the work, which is how the edition demonstrates that no line was dropped.

How do I study chapter 11 of The Golden Road?

Work through the 18 sections in order, replaying any sentence and tapping unfamiliar words for their entries.

Each of the 18 sections in this chapter is short enough to read once, hear once, and then re-read with the vocabulary in view. Tapping a word plays it alone and opens its dictionary entry with IPA, part of speech and meaning, so the reader is never forced to guess a pronunciation from spelling. Working section by section keeps a long chapter from becoming an undifferentiated wall of text, which is the usual reason a reader abandons a work of this period.

Can chapter 11 be read aloud to me?

Yes — every sentence and every individual word in chapter 11 can be played aloud in United States English.

Audio covers the whole chapter: any sentence can be played, and any single word within it can be played on its own. The voice uses United States English. For a work of this period that matters, because spelling is an unreliable guide to pronunciation for vocabulary that has fallen out of daily use, and a learner who guesses wrong tends to keep the error. Hearing the word in its own sentence, and then alone, settles it.

Questions about reading The Golden Road

Common questions about reading The Golden Road by L. M. (Lucy Maud) Montgomery on this page, its source edition and its audio.

Is this the complete text of The Golden Road?

Yes. All 4987 sentences of Project Gutenberg eBook #316 are kept, with a record of which sentences cover which part.

Which edition of The Golden Road is used?

Project Gutenberg eBook #316, a public-domain edition. The Project Gutenberg header, footer and licence are removed.

How long does The Golden Road take to read?

About 415 minutes of reading across 998 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

How to read The Golden Road section by section

How to work through The Golden Road section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 33 chapters of The Golden Road to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in The Golden Road

Words and structures a reader meets early in The Golden Road, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Thought
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Golden Road; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Something
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Golden Road; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Amusing
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Golden Road; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Winter
A word that appears in the opening chapter of The Golden Road; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.